Will every person over 50 get a flu jab on the NHS this winter?

Every Briton over 50 could be offered a free flu jab this winter as Ministers ‘consider all options’ to avoid a double-whammy scenario of a bad flu season and a second wave of Covid-19. ‘It’s still under discussion and will depend on vaccine stocks, but it makes sense to extend the programme if it’s possible,’ … Read more

Jab that lets you stay awake for complex hand surgery

It might sound daunting – particularly for the more squeamish – but NHS patients are now routinely being offered complex hand surgery while wide awake, with doctors claiming the method is faster and safer than operating with a general anaesthetic. Instead of being put to sleep, injections containing a numbing local anaesthetic and adrenaline, which … Read more

Coronavirus jab won’t be a cure-all: Head of UK’s vaccine taskforce warns

A coronavirus jab might not provide full immunity against the disease, the head of Britain’s vaccine task force warned today. Kate Bingham told MPs she was confident the world would have some form of Covid-19 vaccine by early 2021. But she said she was less optimistic that the jab could protect against catching the infection and … Read more

All over-50s in Britain ‘could get the flu jab on the NHS this winter’

All over-50s in Britain could get the flu jab on the NHS this winter, under plans reportedly being considered by ministers to cope with a second wave of Covid-19. Government advisers have already recommended that Number 10 contemplate vaccinating the ‘entire population’ against flu in an effort to free up hospital beds. Insiders now say … Read more

Sunrise host Kochie makes a playful jab towards Sam Armytage’s new fiancé on live TV

David Koch SHOCKS the Sunrise panel by taking a swipe at Sam Armytage’s fiancé Richard Lavender on live TV By Candice Jackson and Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:25 BST, 23 June 2020 | Updated: 02:02 BST, 23 June 2020 Sunrise host Samantha Armytage, 43, announced her engagement to equestrian businessman Richard Lavender, 60, over … Read more

Worrying risks of the Skinny Jab stars such as Kerry Katona and Gemma Collins love to plug

The failure of health watchdogs to clamp down on companies selling weight loss injections may have put thousands of unwitting Britons at risk of potentially life-threatening health problems, experts have warned. The medical jabs have been heavily promoted by reality TV stars, including The Only Way Is Essex’s Gemma Collins, to millions of social media … Read more

Coronavirus: MMR jab could help protect against symptoms

The MMR jab used against measles, mumps and rubella could help protect against COVID-19 by boosting the immune system, lowering the risk of deadly symptoms. According to US experts, booster vaccinations should be given to vulnerable individuals — including hospital and care home workers — first, then the public. Research has indicated that it stops … Read more

New flu jab scientists suggest will offer better protection for over-65s could arrive next year 

New flu jab that scientists suggest will offer better protection for the over-65s could be rolled out next year European health officials have now approved a new flu jab for the over-65s   The stronger, immune-boosting vaccine could be rolled out from next year Flu is dangerous and accounted for more than 17,000 deaths in the … Read more

Bill Gates warns anti-vaxxers could stop Covid-19 jab from working

Bill Gates today warned anti-vaxxers could wreck attempts to develop a Covid-19 vaccine if they refuse to take it and reduce the level of herd immunity. Over 80 per cent of people may need to have the jab for it to work properly – but he feared anti-vaccine ‘craziness’ might put people off getting it. … Read more

US pharmacies plan for surge in flu vaccines as two-thirds of Americans plan to get jab in the fall

US pharmacy chains are preparing a big push for flu vaccinations when the season kicks, hoping to curb tens of thousands of cases that could coincide with a second wave of coronavirus infections. CVS Health Corp, one of the largest US pharmacies, said it’s working to ensure it has enough doses for an anticipated surge … Read more